Fiery interstate tunnel crash kills three near Los Angeles
Investigators seek cause after a Friday night pileup on Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles engulfed over two dozen trucks and a car in flames. Three people died including an infant, with 10 hurt. Dozens of rigs involved, flames rose to 100 feet, temperatures reached 1400 degrees. Lanes closed, detours planned, reopen dates tentatively set for Tuesday.
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GOP seeks traction at NASCAR races amid immunization flap
In Raleigh and across NASCAR country, Democrats court fans while Republicans push back over a Homeland Security panel memo urging staff vaccinations before trips to Talladega and Lowe's Motor Speedway. The dispute centers on immunization guidance and the value of racing crowds to campaigns.
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FDA plans industry funded drug research center sparks concerns
Washington sees the Reagan Udall Foundation moving fast to set up a center funded by drug makers to speed drug and device development. Critics warn industry influence could erode safety protections while promoters tout faster tools and lower costs. Board makeup and ownership of patents remain unresolved. FDA officials say donors will steer fund use, not the agency.
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Pipeline pressure slows as FDA sees lag in new drug filings
Industry investment in research and development outpaces filings to the Food and Drug Administration. The gap raises concerns about how quickly new therapies reach patients and whether regulatory approvals keep up with innovation.
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Homeless man dies after church torching in East Harlem
In East Harlem a 49 year old homeless man died from burns after being set on fire while sleeping outside Bethany Christian Church. Felix Najera suffered burns over 40 percent of his body and died October 9. Israel Torres, 29, of the Bronx, is charged with attempted murder and assault for the October 5 attack and remains held without bail.
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